I recently bought a 2002 MTD Huskee 42" riding mower. The rear drive belt keeps popping off the gearbox pulley (under the battery). I replaced belts and it still does it. I noticed there are no belt keepers around this pulley. It usually pops off when I either let out the "clutch" fast or push it in fast. Please help. Putting the belt back on 4 times per mowing session is driving me nuts! Jon Abel
Hi, check the idler pulley arm and return spring on that belt. Its most likely not pivoting freely allowing the belt to loosen when you operate the clutch, regards Phil.
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SOURCE: The mower deck drive belt slipped off the idler
Get the model number off the tractor, go to:
www.murray.com
enter the model number and you will find a manual with pictures of how to route the belts along with a lot of other good information
SOURCE: huskee 42 inch drive belt
does anybody know what kind of drive belt a huskee 24 horse 42 deck takes?
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Just mowed the grass and the belt didn't pop off at all!!! Thanks Mr. Walker!!! New idler arm and pulley did the trick.
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